Edmonton 
One of the best things about the holidays is always the food, but if you aren’t in the mood to season your own turkey (or wait while it roasts) there are plenty of options in Edmonton for a delicious festive brunch or dinner out. Enjoy dining out, or take your meal to go and tell everyone you cooked it…from scratch.
Family Christmas at the Westin Edmonton
Join us for the Christmas party at the Westin Edmonton. Renovated space, extensive food menu and entertainment will make this year special! Includes: Grand buffet with carving, seafood, kids, dessert, appetizer, salad and entree stations. Elegant ambiance, Welcome bubbly cocktail, Kids Entertainment, Kids Craft corner, Christmas music. Details
Address:The Westin Edmonton, 10135 100 Street Northwest Edmonton
Date & Cost: Wednesday December 25, 2019 | 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Adult:$75 Kids 4-10: $25 Kids under 4: Free
Christmas at Braven
Take a step back from the hustle and bustle of cooking, shopping and hosting, and join us for Chef Jeremy Korten’s splendid three-course Christmas fixe. Complete with all the classics from Spiced Butternut Squash Soup to Traditional Roast Turkey, this is one Christmas dinner you can fully sit back and enjoy.. Details
Address:JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District, 10344 102 St NW, Edmonton
Date & Cost: December 24 to 26 from 5 PM | Three-course prix fixe for $55 per person
Creations Dining Room and Lounge (Sawridge Inn)
Roast turkey basted to perfection with butter and fresh sage, honey glazed carrots, ruby red cranberry sauce and specialty gluten free and vegetarian options. Enjoy all you can eat on Christmas Eve or Christmas day, or pre-order their holiday meal package (Pick up available from December 24 & 25 | 2 pm – 4 pm | $190 + tax; order by December 17) to enjoy at home. Details
Reservations Recommended call 780-989-4439 or Book via OpenTable.
Address: 4235 Gateway Bvld. N, NW, Edmonton
Date & Cost: Holiday Lunch Buffet – Thursdays & Fridays in December
December (5 & 6), (12 & 13), (19 & 20) | 11:30 am – 2 pm
Adults $22 | Seniors $19 | Youth 6-12 $15
Holiday Dinner Buffet – Fridays & Saturdays in December
December (6 & 7), (13 & 14), (20 & 21) | 5 pm – 8:30 pm
Adults $29 | Seniors $25 | Youth 6-12 $16
Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet
Tuesday December 24 | 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Adults $49 | Seniors $45 | Youth 6-12 $20
Christmas Brunch Buffet
Wednesday December 25 | 11 am – 2:30 pm
Adults $45 | Seniors $41 | Youth 6-12 $19
Christmas Day Dinner:
Wednesday December 25 | 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Adults $49 | Seniors $45 | Youth 6-12 $20
Fairmont MacDonald
Choose from a fancy five course dinner in The Harvest Room, or all you can eat brunch in the Empire Ballroom. Allow the dining staff to take care of everything as you sample roasted maple root vegetables and creamy butternut squash soup. There are many brunch and dinner options on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day if you’d like to eat out, or you can order in advance and take the whole meal home ($500 & up | Serves 6 – 8 people | November 11, 2019 – January 2nd, 2020 | Orders must be placed 7 days prior ) with you! Details
Address: 10065 100th Street, Edmonton. Ph: 780 429 6495
Date & Cost:
There are many options available from tea and tour, Festive Brunch/Lunch, Dickens Lunch Buffet and other options whether you can dine with family/date or with co-workers that range from $45 per person to $69 per person.
Christmas Eve/ Day: Varies from $39 per person to $175 per person for Christmas Day Dinner in The Harvest Room
Fort Edmonton Park
Breakfast with Father Christmas is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. Feast on pancakes with whipped cream, fresh fruit and scrambled eggs. After Breakfast (December 16) taste cookies baked in a woodstove, finish some last minute shopping or go for a sleigh ride. You can also enjoy a perfect Christmas Eve brunch in a unique setting and after brunch take in the historic charm with a stroll through the park before or after your meal and enjoy time with friends and family. Details
Address: 7000 143 Street, Edmonton
Date & Cost:
December 21 & 22
Adults/Youth (13-64) – $44.50 + GST (includes gratuity)
Seniors – (65+) $38.00 + GST (includes gratuity)
Children – (4-12) $32.00 + GST (includes gratuity)
La Ronde – Chateau Lacombe
Christmas day wouldn’t be complete without a dinner buffet and stunning view of the river valley from Edmonton’s revolving restaurant. Roasted turkey with sage and onion dressing, creamy mushroom soup, baked Atlantic salmon in butter sauce, or honey lime kale are just a taste of the delicious choices. Details
Address: 10111 Belamy Hill, Edmonton
Date/Cost:
Festive Sunday Buffet: Adult—$47 Senior—$45 Children—$25
Christmas Buffet Dinner at Café Lacombe: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM: $42 to $48/Children (6 -12 years) $32 plus 18% gratuity and GST; Children 5 and under Complimentary
Christmas Day Dinner at La Ronde: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM: $100.00
Madisons Grill
Mushrooms sautéed in red wine and fresh rosemary on toast, or seared scallops in a red pepper and pureed carrot sauce. If holiday turkey isn’t your thing, try the Winter Squash Ravioli, with basil sage pesto, roasted red pepper and caramelized onions. Details
Address: 10053 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
780-401-2222
Turkey Takeaway: for 10-12 people for $350.00.
6 Course Christmas Day Dinner. Seatings available at 4:30pm & 7:30pm. $109.00 per person
L2 Grill – Fantasyland Hotel
Enjoy annual Christmas Day brunch featuring hot and cold buffet options, Chef attended omelet and waffle station, flambé crepes, and a AAA Alberta prime rib action station. Details
Address: 17700-87 Avenue – Entrance 51 Edmonton
Date/Cost:
Christmas Dinner – December 24 & 25, 2019 – 5 to 10:30 p.m. | $65 per person
Christmas Brunch – December 25, 2019 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Adults: $46.95 | Seniors: $39.95 | Children: 8 to 12 years: $28.95, 3 to 7 years: $23.95, Under 3 years: Free
780-444-5538 to make a reservation or see open table.
Buffet Royale
Slice into a piece of roasted glazed ham, or spicy sausage. Pile your plate with fresh cut fruit, buttered pancakes, or waffles. Head straight for the chocolate fountain for a rich after brunch or dinner treat. Details
Address: Various Locations in Edmonton
Date/Cost: Normal Restaurant Hours – From Menu. Open on Dec 25th
Chop Steakhouse & Bar
Enjoy tender cuts of steak, fresh seafood, an expansive and affordable wine list and delicious desserts. Details
Address: 10235 101 St Edmonton
Date/Cost: Normal Restaurant Hours – From Menu. Open on Dec 25th
Riverside Bistro – Courtyard by Marriott
Enjoy spectacular views of the River Valley.Try full or continental breakfast buffet or satisfy your cravings for Salmon or Traditional Eggs Benedict, Steak and Eggs and French toast with Starbucks Coffee. If you are going for lunch and dinner the restaurant offers, Ruby Beet Salad, Butter Chicken, Seafood Pasta, Fish and Chips or amazing Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich. Details
Address: 1 Thornton Crt NW Edmonton
Date/Cost: Normal Restaurant Hours – From Menu. Open on Dec 25th
More Places to Eat on December 25
- Teddy’s Bar & Grill– 11361 Jasper Ave NW Edmonton
- The Kitchen Buffet– 300 East Lapotac Blvd Edmonton
- HAWELI Indian Kitchen & Bar – 2104 99 Street NW Edmonton
- Halo Bar & Bistro – 4236 36th Street East Renaissance Edmonton Airport Edmonton International Airport
- Empire Grill Fine Indian Cuisine – 4316 17 St NW Edmonton
- Columbus Pizza & Donair – 8230 175 St NW, Edmonton, Ph: 780-484-4556 – (City wide Delivery)
- East (Chinese) – 16049-97 ST NW, Edmonton Ph: 780.457.8833 – (Take Out and Delivery)
- Jumbo Dim Sum & Dining – 10451, 170 St, Edmonton Ph: 780 481 3838
- Tropika(Malaysian & Thai Cuisine)– 6004 – 104 St, Edmonton/14921 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton
- Teddy’s Bar & Grill– 11361 Jasper Ave NW Edmonton
- Gyu-Kaku– 10416 Jasper Ave NW Edmonton
- District 102 – 10222 102 St NW Edmonton
- Kindred Food + Drink – 10344-102 Street NW Edmonton
Highlevel Diner
Have the Huevos Rancheros, a crispy taco with spicy tomato sauce, fried eggs, fresh greens and rice. Or try the creamy spinach Eggs Florentine. Don’t forget to reserve your Christmas Tourtiere for pick up anytime in December. The delicious meat pies with thick, flaky crust are only available for a limited time.
Address: 10912 88 Ave, Edmonton
Date/Cost: Normal Restaurant Hours – From Menu.
Blue Plate Diner
Visit for the Christmas Eve brunch and try the Caprese Benedict. Fresh tomato, ricotta cheese, and poached eggs on a perfectly toasted English muffin. Pair it with one of the many famous varieties of famous house made hollandaise and a bottomless cup of coffee or local beer. Details
Address: 10145 104 Street, Edmonton
Date/Cost: From Menu. (not open on 25th)
Sutton Place Hotel
Savour the fire roasted chicken with parmesan bacon, or perhaps prawns sautéed with garlic, caramelized lemon and white wine. Sip a smoky dark roast coffee with brunch, or relax with an Italian lemonade, smoothly spiked with gin. Details
Address: 10235 101 Street, Edmonton
Date/Cost: Normal Restaurant Hours – From Menu.
Under the High Wheel
Dig into a sweet chocolate and hazelnut crepe, or if you prefer savoury, try the spinach and crumbled feta crepe with roasted red pepper sauce. Or perhaps crispy breaded chicken on a Belgian waffle, topped with creamy maple hollandaise and paired with a velvety cappuccino. DetailsAddress: 8135 102 Street, Edmonton
Date/Cost: Normal Restaurant Hours – From Menu.
Pip
Sip a sparkling orange, pineapple or cranberry mimosa and forget for just a minute about the ice and snow. Try the toast with creamy avocado, poached egg, bacon, and crushed chilies with a side of hash brown potatoes, seasoned with cracked black salt, pepper and sliced chives. Treat yourself to brunch, dinner, or all day cocktails. Details
Address: 10403 83rd Ave, Edmonton
Date/Cost: Normal Restaurant Hours – From Menu. -( not open on Dec 25.)